NHTSA Campaign 23V389000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Spartan Fire, LLC · Reported Jun 1, 2023 · 5 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2018-2019, 2021 Gladiator and 2020 MetroStar emergency vehicles. The rope rescue anchor point (hoist ring) may have been improperly assembled, which can allow a hinge pin to separate from the ring.

Consequence

Hinge pin separation from the hoist ring can result in hoist ring failure and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the hoist rings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-640. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23011.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2018 5
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2019 5
SPARTAN FIRE GLADIATOR 2021 5
SPARTAN FIRE METROSTAR 2020 5

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V389000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.